Philatelic Club Quiz on U S Stamps Prompts Winners
The Bristol Philatelic Society held a stamp quiz led by Elwin A. Hill. Walter H. Angell of Cranston won with 10 percent correct. A A Edmonds was runner up with 9 percent.
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Philatelic Club
U.S
Bristol Philatelic Society
Elwin A. Hill
Walter H. Angell
Cranston
St. Michael's Church
A. A. Edmonds
Jamestown
U S
United States
Brown
William McKinley
John Smith
Parcel Post
Pilgrim
Six Survival Secrets For Atomic Attacks From Civil Defense
Civil Defense outlines six practical rules for protection during atomic attacks. Seek shelter in a basement or subway if possible, then drop flat to shield from debris. After an air burst, wait a bit before tending fires and allow radiation to lessen before moving outside. Avoid open food or water, choose canned or bottled options, and do not spread rumors to prevent panic.
Two Bristol candidates vie for school committee seats
Mrs Gladding, two years on the Bristol School Committee and chair of Curriculum and Textbooks, seeks reelection with deep local ties and community roles. McHugh, La Salle and Providence College graduate, longtime La Salle instructor and local taxpayer, also runs, pledging efficient service to the town on education needs.
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Gladding
Bristol
Charlie
St. Mary's
Thomas J. Gillan
Knights of Columbus
McHugh
la Salle Academy
Providence
Providence College
LaSalle Academy
Edward P Travers For School Committee
Edward P. Travers of Bristol born 1928 and educated at Bristol Senior High School Rhode Island College of Education. He earned Walsh Memorial Medal YMCA Jewel and led class as four year president. Travers joined Kappa Delta Pi Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 1950 and represented Rhode Island Colleges at the Manufacturers Congress in New York. He leads YMCA youth work and chairs the Two-State YMCA Young Adult Council. He attends St Elizabeth Church and sings in the church choir.
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Ed. Travers
Bristol
YMCA
Rhode Island College of Education
Kappa Delta Pi
Travers
Rhode Island
National Association of Manufacturers’ Congress
New York
Ymca Young Adult Council
Massachusetts
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Bristol Town Officials Election Notice
Voters are urged to elect town officials next Wednesday to govern for two years. The Democratic Party touts past two year accomplishments with low unemployment, growing industries, and higher payrolls, urging all residents to vote on March 14 regardless of affiliation.
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Bristol
Democratic Party
Candidates pledge support for families of Bristol servicemen
The candidates promise to assist families of service members with state and federal benefits and to honor their service in the community, aiming for safe and timely return of all servicemen with God’s guidance.
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Bristol
Civic pledge urges candidates to support national security
A Bristol public statement urges Town candidates to cooperate with national and state authorities for the citizens and country. It urges active citizen participation in Civil Defense and volunteer agencies during the emergency, noting locals’ past service and commitment to do what is best.
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Bristol
Democratic Platform Emphasizes Town Improvements and Social Security
The Democratic platform notes progress on sewage disposal, highways, schools, housing, town dump, and beaches. It cites a new highway survey, a new school, higher teacher salaries, a water mains expansion, and litigation closure on the dump. It pledges a town engineer, zoning revisions, protected hunting areas, and continued social security protections for town employees.
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Bristol
New Water Company
Democratic Party
Bristol Seeks New Industries With Party Pledge
The Democratic Party in Bristol promises to consider all business inquiries to attract additional new industries to the town, reinforcing its commitment to economic development and growth.
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Democratic Party
Bristol
Volunteer Fire Department Needs Adequate Equipment
A local department celebrates its achievement and urges proper funding for facilities to sustain its high level of service. The statement emphasizes pride in the volunteer force and calls for necessary equipment and upgrades.
Philip Sansone for Tax Assessor
World War I veteran and Bristol businessman Philip Sansone seeks the tax assessor post after a 46 year town residence and 31 years as a taxpayer. Strong property owner background noted.
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Philip Sansone
Bristol
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